Yalla—Walking the Land with Alan

Israel, as I see it—one story at a time.

By Alan Harkavy

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The Hat

How an Israeli Tour Guide Survives Summer

Jun 21•Alan Harkavy

Sheltering With the Crusaders

We took shelter from rocket fire in a 900-year-old Crusader bathroom. Somehow, that's not the strangest part of the story.

Jun 8•Alan Harkavy

The Ceasefire Paradox

This weekend Israelis were asking: “Are we going back to war with Iran?” I was asking: “Will Gregg and Miriam still come?” The strange emotional…

May 24•Alan Harkavy

Who Says God Doesn't Have a Sense of Humor

Shavuot in Israel

May 18•Alan Harkavy

The Wedding Went On

Love, sirens, canceled flights, and one very Israeli wedding

May 12•Alan Harkavy

Close the Windows. It’s Lag BaOmer.

Not exactly Bonfire of the Vanities, but close.

May 4•Alan Harkavy

The Yomim

Grief...then grills. Same country, same week.

Apr 28•Alan Harkavy

Yalla—Walking the Land with Alan

Israel, as I see it—one story at a time.